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"I’ve had so many positive messages from West Ham fans. For me it really helps," he told the club's official website. "West Ham supporters are really passionate and I think we, as a group of players, we really appreciate that."

"The atmosphere at London Stadium has been really good," he added. "When I come to the matches you can really feel the noise from the fans getting behind the team. I can’t wait to be back and to feel this again."

Now on the sidelines for four months following the injury he sustained against Spurs, the player has thanked his family, friends and the club for helping him at such a bad time.

"You must understand that, as a professional football player, maybe sometimes injuries happen and you must be ready for this," added Yarmolenko.

"Of course, it’s not the easiest to be without football because I love this, but it’s happened and you must concentrate on your recovery and of course everyone helps me – my family, my teammates and the staff because here in West Ham we are one big family and it’s really helped me.

"Now I’m only concentrating on my recovery because I want to be back soon."